🗣️ CLASSROOM TALK
What should you do when you want to speak or answer a question?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
What should you call your teacher?
Ms. Marshaeeeee!!!
What should you do if you need to use the restroom?
Use the restroom hand signal and wait for Ms. MarShae's response/instructions.
What does good listening look like?
Facing the speaker, staying quiet, paying attention, and responding appropriately.
You're sitting in class and suddenly remember something funny. What should you do?
A. Shout it out
B. Tell your neighbor
C. Wait for an appropriate time
D. Stand up and tell everyone
C. Wait for an appropriate time
Just because something is funny doesn't mean it's always the right time!!
What should you do while another person is speaking?
Listen and allow them to finish without interrupting.
Name ONE expectation in Ms. Mar’Shae's classroom.
You need help with your assignment. What should you do?
Raise your hand and wait for assistance.
Your partner gives an answer you think is wrong. What should you do?
Respectfully explain your thinking and listen to theirs.
Your friend keeps talking while you're trying to work. What should you do?
A. Start yelling
B. Tell the teacher immediately
C. Politely remind them it's work time
D. Throw something at them
C
Someone is answering a question and you suddenly have something REALLY important to say. What should you do?
Wait until they finish and raise your hand.
Why do we have classroom rules?
To keep everyone safe, respected, focused, and able to learn.
Can you use the classroom sharpener whenever you want? Why or why not?
No. Ask Ms. Mar’Shae first. Explain...
You're getting frustrated because you don't understand a math problem. What is a good choice?
Take a breath, stay calm, and ask for help.
Ms. Mar’Shae asks a question. You know the answer, but another student is still talking. What do you do?
Wait, listen, and raise your hand.
What does "talking over someone" mean?
Speaking while another person is already speaking instead of allowing them to finish.
Which behavior does NOT belong in our classroom?
A. Raising your hand
B. Listening to others
C. Calling out repeatedly
D. Respectfully asking for help
C. Calling out repeatedly.
You walk into class and Ms. Mar’Shae is already teaching. What should you do?
Enter quietly, get settled, and follow the current directions/activity.
Someone makes a mistake while answering in front of the class. What should you do?
Be respectful and encourage them rather than laughing or making inappropriate comments.
You're frustrated because your team isn't listening to your idea. What could you say?
COMMUNICATION instead of arguing!
ACT IT OUT: Show us the WRONG way to respond when you disagree with someone. Then show us the RIGHT way.
Answer:
Wrong: yelling, interrupting, insulting, etc.
Right: calmly explaining your opinion and listening to theirs.
Name THREE expectations from our classroom.
Use my name
Raise your hand
Take care of our classroom
When I'm talking, you're listening
PROCEDURE CHALLENGE: You need the restroom, your pencil broke, and you don't understand the assignment. What should you do for EACH situation?
🚽 Restroom → Use restroom signal.
✏️ Broken pencil → Follow classroom procedure/ask appropriately.
❓ Don't understand → Raise hand and ask for help.
ROLE-PLAY: Two students disagree about an answer. Show us how they can solve the disagreement respectfully.
Students should demonstrate:
You disagree with a teacher's direction. You're frustrated, you want to talk, and you think the rule is unfair. What is the MOST appropriate response?
Respect doesn't mean you have to agree with everything. It means you know how to communicate your disagreement appropriately.